Expressions of Offering Something
- 1. Offering Something S Y I F A F A D H I L A H H A M I D , M . P D .
- 2. Offering things • Offering things in English is essential whenever you want to be polite, have guests at your home, or even organize a work event. The phrases below cover both how to offer various items to your guests, as well as how to accept offers graciously. Learn to use these phrases so that you can offer and accept things graciously and in a socially appropriate manner.
- 3. Offering Phrases • It's common to use phrases such as "would you like" and modal forms such as "Can I" or "May I" to offer something. Here are some of the most important phrases used to offer something: • Can I get you some...? • Would you like some...? • May I offer you some...? • Would you like me to get you some...?
- 4. Example Dialog Bob: Can I get you something to drink? Mary: Yes, that would be nice. Thank you. Jack: May I offer you some tea? Danny: Thank you. Alex: Would you like some lemonade? Susan: That would be nice. Thanks for offering. Always use "some" words when offering someone something.
- 5. Informal Phrases of Offering Things Use these phrases when offering something in an everyday situation: • How about some...? • What about some...? • What do you say about some...? • Are you up for some...?
- 6. Example Dialog Frank: May I get you something to drink? Kevin: Thank you. I'd like a cup of coffee. Linda: Would you like me to get you some food? Evan: That would be nice. Thank you. Homer: May I offer you something to drink? Bart: Thank you. I'd like a soda.
- 7. How to refuse an Offers? Sometimes it's necessary to politely refuse an offer even if it's a kind one. In such cases, use these phrases to politely refuse offers. Provide a reason why you want to refuse an offer rather than just saying "no." • Thank you, but... • That's very kind. Unfortunately, I... • I'd like to, but...
- 8. Examples of using polite refusals in dialogue: Jane: Would you like some cookies? David: Thank you, but I'm on a diet. Allison: How about a cup of tea? Peter: I'd like to have a cup of tea. Unfortunately, I'm late for a meeting. Can I take a rain check? Ava: How about some wine? Tom: No thank you. I'm watching my weight.
- 10. Assignment 2 (Offerings) • Please choose English movie clip which contains an offering phrases, declining an offers and accepting an offers. • Transcribe the dialog and highlight the phrases. • Submit the clip and the transcription to Google Classroom